Property description

A RARE HOME OF CHARACTER AND QUALITY WITH A SEPARATE ANNEXE IN A PRIME LOCATIONhttp://issuu.com/fineandcountrypl/docs/50045819_the_carriage_house__woodfi?e=12211378/35723634

Summary:
This former, historic Carriage House and stable block was acquired by the present owners in 2006 in a derelict state but with the benefit of planning permission to extend and improve. After nearly a year of painstaking work and great attention to detail being paid, the house and the self-contained annexe as it stands today, was created. With three reception rooms, a luxurious kitchen together with three bedrooms and three bathrooms in the main house, there is a further kitchen/living room with first floor bedroom and en-suite bathroom in the self-contained annexe which stands within the adjoining courtyard. In all, there is a gross internal living area of almost 3700 sq ft (approximately 344 sq m), with the property standing in grounds of around one fifth of an acre.

Location:
The property stands to the rear of \"Cautley\" with which it shares an entrance from Woodfield Lane, being set within the western outskirts of the Southfield Conservation Area. Good schooling at Hessle High School, lies within walking distance with Hessle Mount and Hull Collegiate being within just a short drive. There are trendy boutiques, restaurants and other facilities clustered around Hessle Square and The Weir in the Hessle town centre and a number of major superstores are available nearby including Sainsburys and Waitrose. There are first class road connections as the A63 dual carriageway, which links into the nearby Humber Bridge and the M62 motorway, giving dual carriageway access to the centre of Hull and other centres of business in the West Riding. The Historic Market Town of Beverley lies approximately 20 minutes to the north by car with the city of York been less than an hours travelling time. In addition a local train station lies within the southern part of Hessle and main line train stations at Hull Paragon and Brough, both around 15 minutes by car, provide an intercity train service with London Kings Cross being 2 hours 30 minutes.

Accommodation:
The property and the annexe are arranged on the ground and one upper floor as shown by the dimensioned floorplans forming part of these particulars of sale, a brief description being as follows.

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall: - 20' 4'' x 11' 0'' max (6.19m x 3.35m)
With an elegant stairway off beneath which there is a cloaks cupboard. There is Italian ceramic tiled flooring throughout the hall, kitchen and day room.

Cloakroom:
Located off the entrance hall having a low level w.c. and contemporary glass wash hand basin. There is also a separate services cupboard off the hall.

Drawing Room:
This spacious living room approximately 30'6\" x 16'5\" minimum is arranged in an L-shape in open plan style to a good size dining room, approximately 15'6\" x 14'1\". A particular feature of the drawing room is the large Inglenook style fireplace which houses a logburning stove to the side of which there is a built-in log store. Double opening doors lead to the front courtyard.

Dining Room:
Which leads directly to the entrance hall and has windows to the front and rear.

Kitchen/Day Room:
This luxurious and spacious area is arranged in an 'L' shape to give Kitchen dimensions of 23'7\" x 15'4\" and a Day Room of 20'0\" x 13'2\". This large kitchen has composite granite work surfaces together with a large island unit approximately 9'6\" x 4'2\" (2.9m x 1.28m) with inset sink, integrated dishwasher and integrated fridge. There is also a Rangemaster 6 ring gas cooker. The day room has exposed beams to the ceiling together with two sets of French doors to the South and West facing Terrace.

Utility Room: - 11' 2'' x 7' 4'' (3.40m x 2.23m)
Having a series of tall fitted cupboards, a single drainer sink unit with plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer, an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. The gas fired central heating boiler is located within the utility room. Doorway to the rear.

First Floor:

Landing:
The main landing, 11'4\" x 7'6\" extends to serve all bedrooms and a family bathroom at first floor level.

Master Bedroom Suite:
This superb spacious suite is made up of a bedroom area, 20'7\" x 16'5\", a walk-in wardrobe, 9'7\" x 7'3\" and a large en-suite bathroom, 14'0\" maximum x 8'8\".

En-suite Bathroom:
Being tiled to the floor and part tiled to the walls, this contemporary style bathroom has a large bath with tiled surround, a large walk-in shower together with w.c. and elegant wash hand basin.

Bedroom 2: - 12' 0'' x 9' 7'' (3.65m x 2.92m)
With separate en-suite shower room.

En-suite: - 9' 7'' x 6' 2'' (2.92m x 1.88m)
With tiling to the floor and partial tiling to the walls, containing a walk-in shower, low level w.c. and wash hand basin.

Bedroom 3: - 12' 8'' x 8' 7'' (3.86m x 2.61m)
Having a built-in cupboard over the stairs.

Family Bathroom: - 9' 5'' x 5' 2'' (2.87m x 1.57m)
Being part tiled containing a suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin and low level w.c.

Storeroom/Study:
Located off the family bathroom there is a small store/study which overlooks the kitchen area below. This multi-purpose room has central heating and a light and power supply installed.

Annexe:
Situated within the front courtyard, this two storey building originally as a double garage with studio flat over now provides a living room and kitchen at ground floor level having a bedroom and an en-suite shower room on the first floor. The extension of its original residential use has planning permission and building regulation approval and now provides superb guest accommodation or a granny flat or perhaps self-contained accommodation for a teenage member of the family.

Ground Floor:

Entrance:
A small entrance lobby has a stairway off and a doorway leads to the ground floor living area.

Living Room/Kitchen: - 19' 9'' x 17' 8'' (6.02m x 5.38m)
Having a range of fitted kitchen units that incorporate an integrated fridge, single drainer sink unit together with a ceramic hob with oven below. This room has a further doorway to the driveway together with double opening doors to the west facing courtyard. An understair cupboard, off the living area, houses the separate central heating system.

First Floor:

Landing:
A stairway leads to a small landing area with doorway to the bedroom.

Bedroom: - 19' 9'' x 14' 8'' (6.02m x 4.47m)
Having windows to the east and western elevations. Direct access can be gained to an en-suite shower room.

En-suite Shower Room: - 6' 7'' x 4' 7'' min (2.01m x 1.40m)
Containing a walk-in shower, w.c. and wash hand basin.

Gardens and Grounds:
The property is approached from Woodfield Lane across a long partly tree lined winding gravel driveway over which there is a permanent right of way. The drive leads to a partly walled, gravelled courtyard in front of the main residence, there being ample room for the parking of several motorcars. At the head of the drive, there is a small ornamental garden with a feature magnolia tree with the main lawned gardens lying predominantly to the south west of the property, offering privacy and seclusion. Extending across much of the western elevation, there is a large flagged terrace that extends to a barbecue area with a permanent three sided seating area. There is mature hedging, high walling and shrubs and bushes to the boundaries and set within the south western corner of the grounds there is an attractive summerhouse. In all the grounds extend to approximately one fifth of an acre.

Services:
Mains water, electricity and gas are connected to the property. The property is serviced by an independent Klargester Biodisc sewage treatment system.

Central Heating:
The property has a modern gas fired water based underfloor heating system on the ground floor with traditional heating elsewhere. The annexe has its own independent heating system.

Fixtures & Fittings:
Certain carpets, curtains light fittings and certain items of furniture could be made available by separate negotiation.

Tenure:
The property will be offered freehold with the benefit of vacant possession and a permanent right of way across the private entrance drive.

Disclaimer:
*The agent has not had sight of confirmation documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents.

Mortgages:
We will be pleased to offer independent advice regarding a mortgage for this property, details of which are available from our Fine and Country Office on 01482 420999. Independent advice will be given by Licensed Credit Brokers. Written quotations on request. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

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Property Features :

• Former Historic Carriage House and Stable Block
• Renovated by Current Owners to Very High Standard
• Self-contained Annexe
• Accommodation of Almost 3700 sq ft
• Rare Home of Character and Quality